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OT 444 - Technology, Assistive Technology and Universal Design for All
Credits:
4.00
Course consists of: a) exploring the impact that technology
has on human lives; when technology becomes assistive
technology, and when assistive technology becomes
universally designed technology for all, b) exploring
technology, using hands-on exploration of hundreds of
assistive technology solutions, c) analyzing case studies
of individuals whose lives have been affected by this
technology, and d) developing creative problem-solving
skills for everyday life challenges. Special fee.
OT 500 - Behavior and Development of Children
Credits:
4.00
Introduces to the biological, psychosocial, and cultural
aspects of human development from birth through
adolescence. Emphasizes theories that help explain human
behavior; discusses implications of developmental research.
OT 501 - Developmental Tasks of Adulthood
Credits:
4.00
Includes the biological and psychosocial context of
development. Developmental tasks as they relate to the
accomplishment of prior tasks, physiological change,
socioeconomic status, and psychosocial development. Prereq:
child development course or permission.
OT 510 - Exploring Occupational Therapy and Occupation
Credits:
4.00
Occupational therapy is introduced as a human service
profession through experiential and academic activities,
which illustrate the personal and professional skills
required to practice in a variety of settings and roles.
Basic concepts of human occupation and the therapeutic use
of occupation are explored. Comparisons are made to related
human service careers. Students are encouraged to do a
personal assessment of their interest and potential for
further study of occupational therapy. Students are
required to complete a community service learning assignment
OT 513 - Stressed Out: The Science and Nature of Human Stress
Credits:
4.00
The human stress response system, research investigating
the sequelae of stress on health, protective strategies
for stress, managing personal stress effectively, and
strategizing stress modulation as an intervention
technique. Course format includes two hours of weekly
lecture/discussion followed by one hour of experiential
laboratory in which students research and/or apply new
information. Special fee.
OT 595 - Special Topics
Credits:
4.00
Explores areas related to occupational therapy theory,
practice, and/or research. Special fee on topic: College
as Transition.
OT 610 - Occupation, Identity, Disability
Credits:
4.00
Students develop skills and knowledge for analyzing daily
existence, patterns of activity and the occupational
choices pursued by humans. Students explore how the
self-identity of individuals with and without disability is
influenced by participation in everyday activities, and
contextual factor: through reading, reflective writing and
collecting personal narratives of individuals with
disability, students examine the relations among engagement
in daily occupations and the orchestration of routines and
social participation with self identity and well-being.
Prereq: OT 510. Writing intensive.
OT 685 - Psychosocial Disorders and Everyday Life
Credits:
4.00
The study of abnormal behavior in the context of its
effect on everyday function. Provides background
information on adult psychosocial disorders commonly seen
by service providers in the mental health system. Students
learn to observe and describe behavior in terms of
functional impairment, diagnostic criteria, and causative
factors. General psychosocial and biological treatments are
studied. This course or its equivalent is a prerequisite
for entry to the professional masters degree program in
occupational therapy. Students are expected to bring to
this course a basic knowledge of psychosocial aspects of
human development. Prereq: PSYC 401.
OT 695 - Independent Study
Credits:
2.00 to 4.00
In-depth study with faculty supervision. Prereq: junior
standing in OT major; approval of major adviser and
faculty of area concerned. May be repeated for a maximum of
8 credits.
OT 722 - Introduction to Assistive Technology
Credits:
4.00
Hands on course provides participants with an overview of
the application of assistive technology in all life
settings for individuals affected by physical, sensory, or
cognitive limitations. Methods, materials, and resources
for obtaining and providing assistive technology services
will also be discussed. Special fee.
OT 724 - Assistive Technology and Physical Disabilities
Credits:
4.00
An advanced course that focuses on the specialized
assistive technology needs of persons with physical
impairments. Topics include seating and positioning needs,
prosthetic devices, manual powered mobility devices,
ergonomics and computer access. Special fee.
OT 726 - Assistive Technology and Sensory, Communicative, and Cognitive Disabilities
Credits:
4.00
Explores the application of various technologies for
individuals with visual, auditory, cognitive and
communication impairments. Included are: blind and low
vision aides, assistive listening devices, alternative and
augmentative communication devices, memory aides, and
prompting aides. Special fee.
OT 741 - Human Occupation
Credits:
4.00
Students have three hours of classroom contact and regular
contact with a mentor who is a master of a particular
occupational activity. Students learn the activity with
support of the mentor and other relevant experiences.
Assignments include a presentation and two papers. An
honors in the major course. Writing intensive. Special fee.
OT 746 - Transitions: Student to Professional
Credits:
2.00
This course is designed to help occupational therapy
students explore role changes involved in leaving the
academic world and entering the larger realm of
professional and practice settings. Research on
professional development indicates this transition is
easier when students are prepared in both personal and
institutional domains. Through lecture, presentations,
small group work, readings, and written assignments
students are given opportunities to analyze factors that
contribute to successful professional development and
ethical practice. Students use the results of their
analyses to plan their individual transitions to
fieldwork
and entry-level practice. Prereq: OT 792; second semester
senior.
OT 751 - Mind Body Systems/Neurologically Based Function and Dysfunction
Credits:
4.00
Students study neurologically related disorders commonly
seen by occupational therapists. A problem-based learning
method is used to examine the perceptual, cognitive,
biopsychosocial basis of these disorders. A basic overview
of human body-mind systems is provided with an emphasis on
pathology, the recognition of symptoms, their causes and
the occupational implications of the disorders. Selected
theoretical frames of reference for assessment and
intervention are discussed in terms of general, holistic
methods of practice. The course is a prerequisite for
courses in specific occupational therapy assessment and
intervention.
OT 752 - Human Movement and Environmental Effects on Everyday Occupations
Credits:
4.00
Integrates the student's prerequisite knowledge of
occupation. Develops skills required for interpretation of
biomechanical analysis for creating successful occupational
performance for individuals with varied musculoskeletal,
cardiac and respiratory dysfunction. Integration of the
occupational therapy clinical reasoning process and the use
of occupations as a therapeutic mechanism for change are
emphasized. The analysis of environment as it relates to
human movement and participation in desired occupations is
explored. Special fee.
OT 760 - Psychosocial Evaluation and Intervention
Credits:
4.00
Examines the evaluation of psychosocial and
psycho-emotional areas of occupational performance and the
planning and implementation of occupation-based
interventions across domains of practice and client
populations. Course addresses developing a client's
occupational profile, narrative reasoning and therapeutic
use of self, behavioral change, illness representation, and
adjustment to chronic disorders. A specific focus of the
course is evaluation of and intervention for clients'
presenting with mental health disorders. Open to OT majors
only.
Co-requisites:
OT 760L
OT 760L - Psychosocial Evaluation and Intervention Lab
Credits:
1.00
This is the co-requisite lab for OT 760. Lab provides
hands-on experiences regarding the evaluation and
intervention of psychological and psycho-emotional areas of
occupational performance. Course focuses on the evaluation
and intervention for clients presenting with mental health
disorders and also addresses narrative reasoning,
therapeutic use of self, behavioral change, illness
representation and adjustment to chronic disorders. Special
fee.
Co-requisites:
OT 760
OT 762 - Evaluation Principles and Methods
Credits:
4.00
Introduce students to the OT evaluation process. Students
apply the clinical reasoning process to OT evaluation
across age levels, and types of medical conditions.
Students learn about common assessment tools available to
occupational therapists, where, when, and how to apply
them, and how to evaluate assessment tools. Students
develop technical skills in administering selected
evaluation tools, in integrating assessment data, and
demonstrate emergent clinical decisions about intervention
planning. Finally, they gain an appreciation of the
importance of measurement in various facets of OT practice.
Special fee.
Co-requisites:
OT 763 - Occupational Therapy Intervention
Credits:
4.00
Expands upon the knowledge gained and skills developed in
Evaluation Principles and Methods. Students further
develop skills in selecting evaluation tools and
demonstrating coherent clinical decisions about
intervention planning based on data gathered. Selected
classes are used for adaptation of knowledge; the course
emphasizes the application and demonstration of common
intervention strategies used by occupational therapists.
Co-requisites:
OT 764 - Occupational Therapy Intervention Lab
Credits:
2.00
Occupational Therapy Intervention Lab is a co-requisite
course to accompany
OT 763/863 Occupational Therapy
Intervention, a lecture course. The lab course provides
opportunity for students to engage in experiential learning
and application of principles and techniques learned in the
lecture course. The lab sections are small and enable
students to receive feedback on their performance during
in-class learning activities and written work. 3 hours of
contact per week. Special fee.
OT 771 - Enabling Participation in Community Groups
Credits:
4.00
Students will work in an organization, learn about the
people served by this organization, conduct an assessment
for occupation-based program or wellness program needs
within the organization, and develop a proposal for this
program to be implemented during the semester. Writing
intensive.
OT 791 - Senior Honors Thesis
Credits:
4.00
Completion of a research proposal based on a topic of
relevance to the occupational therapy profession.
Development of knowledge and skills in receiving and
critiquing research and professional literature; research
design and methodology; and the development of a research
proposal. Required for graduation with honors in the major.
Prereq: Completion of OT 741.
OT 792 - Level I Fieldwork
Credits:
1.00
Provides occupational therapy students an opportunity to
experience occupational therapy in a clinical setting.
Students attend a seminar prior to beginning their
placement. The Level I placement is scheduled between the
fall and spring semesters of the senior year. During
fieldwork, students observe an occupational therapist as
well as participate in the planning and implementing of the
occupational therapy assessment or intervention process for
a client. Cr/F.
OT 795 - Special Topics
Credits:
2.00 to 4.00
Explores areas related to occupational therapy theory,
practice, and/or research. May repeat to 12 credits but
not in duplicate subject areas. Prereq: permission. Special
fee on some sections. Cr/F.
OT 799A - Continuing Fieldwork
Credits:
Students who have previously registered for OT 797, 798,
or 799 and have not completed their fieldwork must
register for OT 799A. Prereq: permission. Cr/F. IA
(continuous grading.)